Global AI Forecasting Lead - Scale ML for Forecasts

AbbVie Inc.; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, AI Forecasting to lead AI/ML forecasting models across brands and geographies. You will set standards, guide development, and partner with forecasting, finance, technology, and business leaders to ensure reliable, explainable outputs.

You will mentor a team of forecasting data science professionals and drive governance, validation, and deployment within planning cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years in quantitative or analytical roles with ML model experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in ML, including time-series forecasting and ensemble methods.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R, with production ML experience.
• Translate business context into modeling decisions and communicate to senior leaders.
• Experience leading technical teams in a matrix environment.
• Strong documentation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and maintenance of AI/ML forecasting models, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure model outputs support financial planning cycles and deadlines.
• Define standards for developing forecasting models, including data requirements and validation.
• Partner with forecasters, brand teams, finance and technology groups to integrate changes.
• Translate model results into clear business explanations for leaders.
• Identify brands/geographies where AI forecasting adds value while balancing speed and scope.
• Lead and develop forecasting data science professionals.

Skills

ML/AI forecasting

Time-series forecasting

Python

R

Data storytelling

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Advanced degree strongly preferred

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, AI Forecasting to lead AI/ML forecasting models across brands and geographies. You will set standards, guide development, and partner with forecasting, finance, technology, and business leaders to ensure reliable, explainable outputs.

You will mentor a team of forecasting data science professionals and drive governance, validation, and deployment within planning cycles.